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Trainee Calibration Engineer

🏢 AAT Safety • 📍 Ayr, Scotland • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£30,420 - £30,420
£2,535 - £2,535 / mo

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Ayr, Scotland
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

AAT are a leading, specialist Lifting and Safety Equipment Installation, Inspection, Repair and Maintenance Company, working within the Wind Energy Industry throughout the UK and Europe. Due to continued company growth, we require motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Calibration Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

  • As a Trainee Calibration Engineer you will be responsible for calibrating a wide range of equipment including pressure, force, torque and dimensional mass.
  • You will be required to carry out the inspection of Portable Fire Extinguishers, PPE, Lifting Equipment and other equipment, plant and machinery as required.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain good relationships with clients, communicating with clients where necessary.
  • You will be part of team working to the highest safety, quality and environmental standards.
  • Our work is carried out throughout the UK therefore there is a requirement to work away from home

Qualifications

  • Ideally with calibration experience (although not essential for the right applicant with good learning aptitude)
  • Completed a technical apprenticeship
  • You will possess a full, clean driving license

Competencies

  • Experience of team working
  • An enthusiastic approach, self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and well organised
  • Has a passion for the accuracy of measurement;
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Is adaptable with a keen eye for detail
  • A good level of computer literacy
  • Full driving license and willingness to travel across the UK as the business requires.
  • Pass a pre-employment medical and fitness test before a formal offer of employment is confirmed.

What We Offer

We offer a benefits package that will include, pension scheme and 31 days annual holiday.

Additional information

AAT Safety promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online with your cover letter and CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £30,420.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AAT/CAL/001

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Calibration Engineer roles across AAT Safety's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,420 - £30,420 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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